Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paycheck

noun

/ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/

Definition

A paycheck is a document that an employer issues to an employee, which serves as a means of payment for work performed over a certain period.

Examples

After two weeks of hard work, she was excited to finally receive her paycheck.
Many employees opt for direct deposit so that their paycheck is automatically deposited into their bank account.
He eagerly opened his paycheck to see the amount he had earned last month.

Meaning

The word paycheck typically refers to the money an employee earns from their job, usually on a regular schedule, such as weekly, biweekly, or monthly.